Manual Handling Training

Manual Handling Training

Duration: 1/2 day (Max 10 trainees)

Venue: Renewables Academy/Customer premises

Certification: Renewables Academy Certificate (Valid for 3 years)

Overview

This manual handling training course, delivered at Wexford training centre is designed to give trainees the skills and knowledge to safely handle typical manual loads in the workplace. The mechanics of the human spine, correct posture and proper lifting procedures are introduced and expanded by our highly experienced tutors. The practicalities of lifting in a typical work environment are discussed and solutions explained. There are both theory and practical assessment which must be successfully completed.

Outline

H+S Legislation

The working environment and work hazards

The mechanics of the spine and body

8 principles of safe lifting

Injury prevention

Practice of safe lifting techniques

Learning Outcomes

To be able to assess the task, individual, load and environment

To understand the mechanics of the human spine and its limitations

To be aware of the principles of safe lifting

To be able to recognize safe and dangerous movement

To be aware of your duties under SHAWW 2005

Additional information

Trainees will be required to demonstrate safe lifting techniques and therefore must be physically capable of lifting in order to participate in this course.